Kumquat Margaritas

Name: Kumquat Margaritas
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 4 lime wedges; 3 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 pint kumquats (about 30); 3/4 cup tequila; 3 tablespoons lime juice; 3 cups crushed ice; 1/3 cup sugar

These golden margaritas bring a bit of sunshine to a winter table. Eye-catching kumquats are the secret ingredient. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Ingredients

4 lime wedges
3 tablespoons kosher salt
1 pint kumquats (about 30)
3/4 cup tequila
3 tablespoons lime juice
3 cups crushed ice
1/3 cup sugar

Directions

Using lime wedges, moisten the rims of four margarita or cocktail glasses. Sprinkle salt on a plate; dip rims in salt. Set glasses aside.
Place tequila in a blender. Rinse kumquats; cut in half and remove seeds. Add to blender; cover and process until pureed. Strain, discarding skins and pulp.
Return puree to blender. Add the lime juice, ice and sugar; cover and process until blended. Pour into prepared glasses. Serve immediately.